noble
/ˈnoble/
The Spanish word for 'noble' is noble.
The word noble is an adjective used to describe someone or something that possesses honorable qualities. It can also function as a noun to refer to an aristocrat. In everyday conversation, if you are describing someone's noble or selfless characteristics, you might use the word altruista (altruistic) instead.
Meaning: having honorable qualities (adj)
Which one should you use?
While noble can be used as an adjective to mean honorable, the specific term for the class of people known as the nobility is la nobleza. If you wish to refer to a single person of noble birth as a noun, you would use un noble.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural of the adjective noble, simply add an -s to create nobles.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnoble/
When do people say it?
The term nobleza can be used to emphasize the concept of nobility specifically in the context of aristocracy or high social rank.
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, describing a person as noble can imply they are perhaps a bit too simple or naive, rather than just honorable.
- In Spanish, if you call a piece of metal 'noble', such as 'metales nobles', you are referring to gold or platinum that does not corrode, a way of personifying chemistry.
- In Spanish, noble is often used to describe animals, particularly dogs, who have a gentle and loyal temperament regardless of their breed.
Examples in context
- Es de la nobleza.He is a man of noble birth.This sentence is useful for describing someone of noble birth using noble.Tatoeba #1427308 by peibolvig, translation #296390 by CC
- Su padre fue noble.Your father was noble.This sentence shows how to describe a person's character in the past using noble.Tatoeba #3346301 by emigonza, translation #7822380 by 100nosewiggles
- Él tiene una mente noble.He has a noble mind.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a mental quality using noble.Tatoeba #1156398 by marcelostockle, translation #295120 by Dejo
- Es un hombre distinguido con un linaje nobleHe is a distinguished man with a noble lineage
- La familia tiene un título nobiliarioThe family holds a noble title
- Ella es una persona muy generosa, realmente nobleShe is a very generous person, truly noble
- Es un hombre honesto y noble que siempre dice la verdadHe is an honest and noble man who always tells the truth
- Su actitud recta y noble le ganó el respeto de todosHis upright and noble attitude earned him the respect of everyone
- La nobleza europea es famosa por su linaje ancestralEuropean nobility is famous for its ancient lineage
- Hablando con ella, comprendí su carácter noble y desinteresado que la impulsa a ayudar a los demás.Talking to her, I understood her noble and selfless character that drives her to help others.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a friend's kind actions.
- MateoEse fue un gesto muy noble.That was a very noble gesture.
- SofíaSí, él es un hombre noble.Yes, he is a noble man.
- MateoSiempre ayuda a los demás sin esperar nada.He always helps others without expecting anything.
- SofíaEs una persona con un corazón noble.He is a person with a noble heart.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “noble” translations and entries noble, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
